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SALT LAKE CITYDOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PLAN

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STORYOFOUR FUTURE

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FORWARDThis community master plan

tells the story of the future of

Downtown Salt Lake City.Wherever we live along the Wasatch Front and beyond,Downtown Salt Lake City is our place; it is for all of us. Itneeds to be a place we are proud of, feel excited aboutvisiting, and where we can do business and be entertained. Itneeds to be somewhere we call home.

Utahns are passionate about their home and its heart.We want to thank all those who took the time to talk to usat festivals, attended a workshop, showed us what theirdowntown looks like, and shared their story.

Its clear from your feedback that very many Utahns areimpatient to see our city achieve its great potential.

We asked you what you want your downtown to look like

projects, and creative solutions. This plan demonstrates themark you will leave on your city. Its voice is your voice.

You told us how important it is that the downtown provide youwith many, many choices. You want more of everything. Inparticular, youd like to see more variety in housing types. You

Many of you shared a desire for a more engaging experience

will transform the day-to-day experience of people living,working and studying in the downtown.

We also want to make the downtown a place all Utahns,including those who visit it less often, feel is their place. To dothis, the master plan provides for new and improved publicspaces and venues such as 200 East, 500 South, and 600South. These are streets where people that have a renewedrole as places for people as well as vehicles.

The transformation of Salt Lake Citys heart has begun. Thedowntowns popularity for new housing, restaurants, events,and businesses shows there is huge community demandfor great public spaces, supported by appropriate businesses.The Downtown Community Plan will accelerate this kind ofsuccess.

The master plan is one of the key strategies which will makePlan Salt Lake, the citywide master plan, a reality. Itprovides the blueprint for Salt Lake Citys heart to contributeto achieving our vision of being the premier center forsustainable urban living, commerce, and cultural life in theIntermountain West.

Thank you for your positivity, passion and support of thisvision. Together, we will make it happen.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHAT IS THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PLAN?

The Downtown Community Plan is a community-levelplan with four key components: A vision, a series ofimplementation steps for achieving that vision, catalyticprojects, and a monitoring framework that will help usunderstand our progress towards the vision.

The Downtown Community Plan must coordinate withother City plans and policies, primarily Plan Salt Lake, thecitywide vision plan. The 2008 Downtown In Motion Plan isa companion transportation plan that works in tandem withthe Downtown Community Plan. The Pedestrian and BicycleMaster Plan

improvements, and other facilities that are needed. All ofthe plans work in tandem with each other. The DowntownCommunity Plan must also respond to the growth needs of Wasatch Choice for 2040.

The Plan is informed by an extensive Existing ConditionsAnalysis, produced at the start of the planning process. Thekey lessons from the Existing Conditions Analysis are:

1. Downtown has a low population density and could

community.2. Downtown has an abundance of underdeveloped land,

both commercial and residential.3. Wide streets and large blocks are both a challenge

and an asset to creating an engaging and walkable

downtown.4. A local circulator system is absent from the public

transit network downtown.5. Infrastructure to support new development is

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Salt Lake City is the social, economic and cultural center ofthe region. It is a place that welcomes all with open arms,isnt afraid to tackle the complex issues of our times, and is

committed to effective and transparent governing.

We are a city that values a healthy lifestyle where weenjoy clean mountain air to breath and fresh water to drink.Our quality of life is centered on our access to our naturalsurroundings and the ability to interact with one another aswe walk and bike our kids to school, enjoy our numerouscultural resources and events, or shop and dine at ourunique local shops and restaurants. Our City respects thenatural environment and the relationship we have with it. Werecognize and value the importance of protecting our quality

of life for future generations.

Whether through our ancestry or architecture, our past

development adds to that context. As we grow, we expect thatgrowth will make a positive contribution to our community by

We expect to have true choices about how we live our lives,from what kind of home we live in to how we travel to work,shop, worship, or recreate. We expect to be safe while we are

in our neighborhoods and to have the resources and serviceswe need.

We strive for a complete education for all, understanding thata strong education is the backbone of a successful economicenvironment.

We expect that our government will be open, fair andresponsive to the needs of the City. We expect that all peoplewill be treated equitably, with dignity and respect, and be freefrom discrimination and that these tenets will be followed aswe see demographic changes.

PLAN SALT LAKE

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OUR ASSUMPTIONS

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This master plan is based on a series of critical assumptionsaround the future development of the downtown and theregion over the next 25 years. These assumptions are:

quality URBAN FAMILY HOUSING within theDowntown Community Plan study area.

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There will be 25% more WORKERS and upwards of20,000 RESIDENTS in the downtown by 2040.

It is anticipated that phase one of the DOWNTOWNSTREETCAR will be operational by 2020.

A new CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL with at least1,000 guest rooms will be operational by the end of2018.

The new GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DORECCLES THEATER will add another major culturalinstitution to the downtown by summer 2016.

UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE will continue to beupgraded to meet development demand.

The City will have a MINORITY-MAJORITY populationthat will drive growth.

CHANGING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS willdetermine the need for certain design responses forthe best possible downtown.

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THE BIG PICTURE

1. 2. Government3. Fidelity Brokerage Services4. Goldman Sachs5. Big-D Construction

DowntownSalt Lake City

Wasatch Front

There are approximately 2 million peopleliving along the Wasatch Front. Thisrepresents

The regions transit network includes

188 MILES

highlights the reliance on transit to andwithin the downtown.

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live downtown, representing only 2.7% ofSalt Lake Citys population.

during GREENBikes inaugural 8-month

season. 65 bikes were ridden 26,000times with each bike averaging 400 trips.

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by Salt Lake area visitors. $2 BILLION

lives within a 1/2-mile of a full servicegrocery store.1

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are held in the downtown, representingthe highest concentration of events in theregion.

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are located downtown, which is 32% ofthe citys share.

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1Steven Brozo, University of Utah

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THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE MASTER PLANThe downtown cannot be viewed as its own community. TheDowntown Community Plan considers the role of downtownin the City, the Wasatch Front, Utah and the larger region.Connectivity to places outside of the downtown are important

of the Intermountain West.

the downtown though there may be many districts orneighborhoods that identify with the city center. TheDowntown Community Plan addresses an area much largerthan our Central Business District to be the downtown. ThePlan is generally bounded by North Temple, 200 East, 900South and I-15.

the Downtown Community Plan is to establish a frameworkfor each district to self identify and establish its own identity

ongoing planning activities, sometimes carried out by thosethat live, work or own property in the area, such as theongoing work in the Granary District.

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THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PLAN IN BRIEF

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LIVABILITY

Livability is a major theme of the Downtown Community Plan.

daily needs and your quality of life needs. Daily needs arebasic things like food, water, housing, transportation, publichealth and safety, and sanitation. Your quality of life needsraise your happiness and include arts and culture, recreation,social interaction, education, and social equality. A livable cityis one that embodies all of these things and provides choiceto residents and visitors, allowing them to experience their

city in their own way.

Housing choice is a key component of a livable city. Housingin an urban setting requires special considerations to beattractive to those considering living downtown. Basicfeatures that provide safety, privacy, security, comfort andcontribute to the public realm are necessary and should bedelivered using different housing types to appeal to differentpeople and family situations. These considerations shouldbe used by designers in the early stages of planning newprojects. The features can be customized based on the type

of housing, from a high rise apartment in the Central BusinessDistrict to a set of rowhomes in Central Ninth.

Choice is also a matter of affordability. Housing affordabilityin Downtown Salt Lake City is important in order toaccommodate a population diverse economically as well associally.

The following best practices communicate the desired affectsof new downtown housing.


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individual units within a coherent massing; and wherelandscaping of units occurs in the private zones of thoseunits, it should permit reasonable customization by residents.

Each unit should have direct access to a shared, usableoutdoor space, or a private outdoor space or balcony.

Each residential development should provide on-siteamenities suitable for the anticipated population.

Each residential development and unit should be designedto be safe and secure, yet not fortress-like. Buildings shouldbe designed to provide residents with eyes on the streetand doors on the street. Public, semi-public and semi-privatespaces should have some degree of overlook from residentshomes; and landscaping and lighting should enhancesecurity.

Units should have one unobstructed view to public or semi-private outdoor space. Semi-private outdoor spaces shouldbe located so as to receive direct sunlight during most daysof the year.

encouraged. This will introduce vertical expression into thestreet base, with many doors on the street and privacy and

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Typology is a term that describes the desired types ofbuildings by their scale, height, massing, and setbacks.While the architecture and details vary, there can bygreat variety of building types in the downtown.

restaurants, and other commercial uses. Thistypology is encouraged in the Central BusinessDistrict.

Mid-rise buildings, generally 4-12 stories, aretypically no taller than the width of the street

commercial component along their most publicface. This typology is encouraged in the Depot,Broadway, Grand Boulevards, Granary, and SouthState districts.

Low-rise buildings range up to 4 stories. They areprimarily residential, though there are multiple low-rise warehouse and other commercial buildingsthroughout downtown. They may have minorsetbacks from the property line. They may includeporches, patios, stoops, and other entry features.

libraries, and museums. The architecture rangesdramatically between types of buildings and

a generous setback from the property line, which

High-rise: 222 Main Street

Mid-rise: Artspace Commons

Mid-rise: Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building

Civic: Main Library

Low-rise: Washington Street


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URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK

Main Street paving pattern South Temple paving pattern

Standard concrete with brick highlights paving pattern

Pedestrian paving patterns help establish andcharacterize different districts downtown. District paving

building project or multiple projects. This practice is mostapparent in the Central Business District, the DepotDistrict, the Salt Palace District, and the BroadwayDistrict. This practice has been a policy since theadoption of the 1995 Downtown Master Planand shouldcontinue.

Most downtown sidewalks are approximately 80%concrete and 20% red concrete paver design. Thisdistribution is reversed on South Temple Street, wheresidewalks are approximately 80% red concrete paverdesign and 20% concrete. The area where the standard 200 East and 500 West, and South Temple to 400South.

Main Street has an iconic paving pattern and materialunique to the rest of the city. Interior streets andwalkways such as Pierpont Avenue, Social Hall Avenue,and Market Street may have their own theme as long asit is consistent for the entire length of the street. Privatewalkways should not extend their paving patterns acrosspublic ways.

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Lighting has a unifying effect on the downtown. Salt

unique design created by Union Metal. These are the

Temple to 400 South and 200 East to 500 West withan expansion area south to 900 South.

Even distribution of lighting requires roughly 7 poles per

signal has lighting attached).

A number of streets downtown deviate from the iconiclighting style. State Street and 400 South have their

streets that transcend the downtown area. Sections ofthe parkway on 500 West have their own lighting aswell because they are meant to be a park as much asa street. Interior streets and walkways, such as EdisonStreet, Jefferson Street, and Gallivan Avenue, may

consistent the full length of the street.

Similar to paving, street trees contribute to the imageand identity of a district. Street trees are required every30 feet throughout the downtown on public streets. Newplanting methods should continue to be researched andtested to ensure optimal tree health and longevity.


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DOWNTOWNS JOURNEY TO TODAY

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Downtown offers an unprecedented variety of art, culture,dining and entertainment. Salt Lake City has a long standing

commitment to performing arts. The urban environmentfosters street life, unique businesses and a diverse populationthat contributes to the downtown culture. The DowntownFarmers Market is one of the largest community markets inthe west. Downtown is also home to Ballet West, the UtahFilm Center, and UMOCA among other prominent arts andcultural institutions.

Downtown is a vital center of community and economicactivity. Downtown is one of the largest job centers in the

state, bringing in over 40,000 workers each workday. A mix oflarge corporations and smaller businesses are the economicdrivers of the City. Employees enjoy relatively easy commutesand convenient access to food, health care and other dailyneeds. The state government and many federal governmentbuildings are located in the downtown. Political activity bringsmany people downtown from across the state for meetings,conferences, and conventions.

The Wasatch Front is expected to add another 1.4 millionpeople by 2040. Downtown has the development potential,

infrastructure, services, transportation access, job growth andquality of life measures to accommodate tens of thousands

regional growth.

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National trends indicate increasing preferences acrossgenerations for more housing opportunities in urban

studies suggest that people who live in an urban settingare healthier, more mobile and enjoy a lower cost of living.Downtown is the logical place for urban housing that bothaccommodates regional growth and provides a market forurban neighborhood services within walking distance.

Downtown is both a local and international destination for awide spectrum of interest groups. The Salt Lake International

Airport connects people from all over the world and isconveniently located near downtown. The LDS Churchbrings in hundreds of thousands of visitors every year forecclesiastical purposes. The Salt Palace Convention Center

businesses. Salt Lake City is the launching point for worldclass skiing, winter recreation, and the National Parks locatedin Utah. Restaurants and shops provide residents and visitorsa unique experience.


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Downtown has limited access to reasonably-priced and sizedhousing for individuals and families (of all sizes and types),despite demand. Male residents outnumber women in thedowntown almost 2:1, indicating unequal gender distribution.This suggests that perceptions of safety, equitable businessopportunities, and local-serving conveniences limit thepotential to attract women to live downtown. Downtown is theprimary location for homeless service providers in the region,representing an unequitable distribution. Activities associatedwith homelessness are a source of tension for the communityand its prevalence counters the Citys commitment to livabilityfor all residents. There are no public schools in the downtownarea to accommodate future growth, and youth services andamenities are lacking.

complimentary land uses within walking distance. Mobilityissues are particularly problematic for people with disabilitiesand our seniors who are limited in their abilities to walk longerdistances and may rely on public transit. Since the 1950s,downtowns urban form has increasingly favored largerfootprint buildings. Their scale often brings less variety to theretail experience, long stretches of blank windows with blindsdrawn, and fewer walking route choices between buildingsand through blocks.

Preserving the character of many of our older buildings is animportant component of downtowns image. There are threeprimary obstacles to preservation that this plan addresses:

Developers cite lack of incentives as a key factor in

There are very few structures in downtown that arelandmarked and therefore governed by the cityshistoric preservation ordinance.

There is a lack of political will to landmark in theinterest of the public without property owner consent,even though this is legal and highly desirable by thecommunity.

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Some areas lack basic infrastructure, such as curb, gutter

and sidewalk. Large power lines run along many of the majorstreets, which impair view corridors and limit developmentpotential; burying power lines is costly, but not doing so maybe more costly in the long run. Buried infrastructure in park

Billboards clutter the public realm and restrict redevelopmentof underdeveloped properties. Some properties have been

Water, sewer, and stormwater utilities are often undersized fornew development, discouraging developers or limiting theirprojects.

The environmental issues that face downtown are regional

Air quality is a primary concern, as downtown is one ofthe lower points in the valley and is negatively affected byseasonal pollutants. Downtown is also a heat island dueto the dominance of impermeable surfaces, such as pavedareas and rooftops, contributing to higher daily temperaturesand lower air quality at the microclimate level. Water qualityand storm runoff are challenging in an urban environmentwith less permeable surfaces. Tree canopy is severely limitedin large parts of downtown and maintaining good, long-termstreet tree health is challenging in urban areas.

The suburban areas that surround us are growing faster

than the City. Salt Lake City has a lower percentage ofthe Countys population now than it has ever had. Thepercentage of county wide sales tax generated downtown

represent more communities that may not share the samevalues as Salt Lake City.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTCommunity Engagement is the cornerstone of any planningprocess. At the onset of the project, the City set the goal ofengaging at least 1,000 individuals representing a broadspectrum of the community, including racial, gender, sexualorientation, economic and age diversity.

There were over 100 public events where people had theopportunity to provide input on the Downtown Community

meetings organized by the Planning Team (workshops, smallgroup meetings, and urban design debates) as well as othercommunity events where the Downtown Community Plan hada presence (Utah Arts Festival, Downtown Farmer s Market,Bike Bonanza, Community Council meetings, etc).

The depth and level of participation by the greater downtowncommunity exceeded all expectations. Events like the 18brown bag lunches hosted by various businesses andorganizations throughout the downtown study area and the

the homes of residents throughout the city were particularly

because they enabled participation on a personal level:on the couches of neighbors and at the break room table.Likewise, the Downtown Story Project encouraged the publicto share their personal story about downtown through video.

While it is unclear exactly how many people participated (forexample, we did not tally each person we spoke with at publicevents like Arts Fest or the Farmers Market), overall thepublic outreach effort exceeded the original goals.

The success of this effort is a model not only for futureplanning activities in Salt Lake City, but for other cities acrossthe U.S.

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SETTING & DELIVERING PRIORITIES

The master plan has a place-based focus for thedevelopment and growth of the downtown, and is organizedaround 5 key moves, 10 districts and 10 catalytic projects.These are the projects the City will set as priorities for

is expected that the private sector will lead investment based

in concept and as the opportunity and political will grow, thedetails and funding for each will be researched and decided.

In this context not all catalytic projects will be advanced at thesame time, but delivered as the public and market demands.Some projects are already underway, carried over fromprevious planning efforts, while some may be years down theroad. The complexity, time, coordination and expense of theprojects vary. The role of the Downtown Community Plan is toestablish the framework for the districts where these projectsare located. This ensures they are complementary and have

Front and State.

The Implementation chapter suggests the effort requiredto execute each of the actions, including the catalyticprojects, in terms of time, responsibility, coordination, and

establish priorities and promote growth and change whereappropriate so the downtown can help achieve citywidegoals. Recognizing that delivering the catalytic projects needsto be in step with demand for development, the catalytic

projects will happen as and when the private sector respondsor opportunities arise. For example, the Convention CenterHotel may create the impetus and funding opportunities forupgrading adjoining public areas.

Plan will fall into place as the catalytic projects take shape.

Just as the catalytic projects have the opportunity to stimulatethe market, new development and market demands will alsoimpact the timing of the catalytic projects.

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...PROVIDES HOUSING CHOICE

Downtown neighborhoods are characterized by the housingchoices available. Downtown housing will meet the diverseneeds of the people of the Salt Lake Valley in a form thatresponds to our environment. A downtown neighborhoodprovides a variety of housing options (including families withchildren, across the spectrum of affordability) gives people ofall social and economic backgrounds the opportunity to live ina truly urban setting.

IMPACTTracking the growth in the number of housing units is akey measure to determining whether we are providingchoice. Breaking down that number based on type ofhousing and size of unit (number of bedrooms) provides

insight into measuring goals. The ideal pattern wouldsee an increase in total number of housing units anda more balanced representation of housing type. Theoverall goal is a better balance of jobs to housing

BASELINEDowntown has seen an increase in housingdevelopment:

1990-1999: 461 units 2000-2009: 1061 units

2010-2013: 1,259 units (SLC Housing Starts)Most housing units are in mid-rise to high-rise apartmentor condo buildings. Roughly 18% are owner-occupied.Only 3% of all housing units have 3 or more bedrooms(2010 Census).

TARGETSOver the life of the plan, the desired trend is to seethe total number of housing units grow to achieve thefollowing:

10,000 new housing units by 2040.

An increase in the number of small scale housingtypes, including small lot homes, townhouses, andother urban oriented housing types.

An increase in housing ownership. An increase in the percent of units with 3 or more

bedrooms.

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Repurposed and renovated olderbuilding stock for housing.

Develop a process to encouragerenovation of older existing apartments.

Incentivize adaptive reuse of olderbuilding stock, particularly character-contributing buildings, for repurposing ashousing. See Community PreservationPlan and Community Housing Plan

Continue offering housing rehabilitationprograms to provide low-interest loansfor housing rehabilitation to low andmoderate-income households.

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...IS VIBRANT AND ACTIVE

Density of people is critical to a dynamic downtown thatpulses with a neighborhood vibe, is the gathering place forWasatch Front community life, and has the best people-watching in the valley. Downtown will be the place wherehappenstance meetings become regular events. Arts andculture continue to be a major draw and downtown is teemingwith people 24/7.

IMPACTMeasuring the effectiveness of this principle is basedon the increase in the downtown population and thedemographic makeup of the people living downtown.The percentage of undeveloped or underutilitized

downtown. The number of public entertainment andcultural events that occur in public spaces measureshow well those spaces are used and helps focus theprogramming of the space.

BASELINEThere are approximately 5,000 people living downtownnow (2010 Census). 34% of the land is consideredundeveloped or underutilitized. Underutilized land is

than half the land value. This is a common metricused to determine redevelopment potential. In 2013,there were 291 programmed events in public spacesdowntown (Gallivan Center, Pioneer Park, WashingtonSquare, Library Square, Brigham Young Park, Temple

Square, Exchange Place, etc).

TARGETSBy 2040, the downtown population should be around20,000. The percent of land that is underdevelopedor underutilitized should decrease. As activity nodes

expand or new activity nodes are created, the number ofpublic events should increase.

Downtown Salt Lake City Population: 1960-2010Source: U.S. Census 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010

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Increase the residential populationdowntown by at least 20,000residents or more by 2040 to build a24/7 downtown.

Align development regulations, incentiveprograms and budget decisionsto support growing the downtownpopulation.

Create unique places for differentage groups, interests, and needswithin each downtown district thatare active 7 days a week.

Establish an active public realmthat supports a vibrant downtownexperience.

Make downtown a uniquedestination for visitors.

Provide amenities for children withinnew developments or within 1/4 mile ofall residential nodes with more than 200dwelling units.

Create public places for seniors tosocialize and recreate.

Create new parks, plazas and intimatepublic spaces at a variety of scalesas nodes of activity develop. A nodeof activity is a place with at least 5destinations, such as restaurants, bars,shops, etc.

Establish a simple process for the

creation of parklets and guidelines toaddress concerns with placing parklets inrights of way.

Create a recreation plan that addsamenities for residents and appeals tooutdoor enthusiasts with bike paths,running trails, climbing walls, bike andskate parks, etc.

Support the development of public-private partnerships to fund capitalimprovements, management, and

programming of urban public spaces.

outdoor dining. Develop or improve zoning regulations

to require buildings to include entranceson the sidewalk, a high amount of

a mix of uses (including ground level live/work units) to activate sidewalks.

Require parking structures and surfaceparking to be placed behind buildings, orin the middle of the block, without frontingon a street.

Address state-level issues related toalcohol sales to enable development ofentertainment or tourism districts.

Identify, organize, and promote a singleprominent information clearing house fordowntown events.

Create an event permitting process that iseasy to understand, quick, and accessibleto a variety of groups and activities.

Develop shoulder event programs tocapture activity before and after a gameor show.

Maintain existing policies regarding

sidewalk paving materials and streetlighting in districts where these itemshave already been established in thisplan or other plans, such as the StreetLighting Master Plan.


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Develop programs to attract majorbusinesses to downtown.

Coordinate with other economicdevelopment groups to promotedowntown as a place for new businessesto locate.

Address infrastructure needs and developa city plan for infrastructure investment

(i.e. dont rely on private developmentalone to upgrade infrastructure).

Evaluate the permitting process for

where appropriate. Investigate per square foot fee structures

citywide that favor high densitydevelopment downtown over low densitydevelopment on the fringe of the city.

Grow and support an educated workforcedowntown by introducing more student

housing, community, and educationalspaces downtown to instill a commitmentto urban living at a young age.

Grow and support creative industriesdowntown.

Work with Salt Lake City School District,private day cares, and private schools

to locate facilities in the downtownand in neighborhoods on the fringe ofdowntown.

Encourage location of local servicesin the downtown: doctors, dentists,veterinarians, ophthalmologists,chiropractors, acupuncture, massagetherapists, physical therapists, legalservices, accountants, day cares, laundryand dry cleaning, music lessons, danceschools, art centers.

Elevated quality of life for alldowntown residents.

Higher education has a dominantpresence downtown in coordinationwith a successful innovation district.

A helpful government permittingenvironment for businessesand developers looking to growdowntown.

center for business and the numberone choice to locate a corporateheadquarters in Utah.


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The legacies, voices, foods, lifestyles, and beliefs of diversecultures need a downtown that celebrates difference in a

way that transcends acceptance and leads to a sense ofbelonging for all. Downtown is the center of opportunity,where people have the greatest level of choice in education,employment, services and housing. The capacity of a cityto attract international populations and to empower them tocontribute to the future success of the city is integral to thesuccess of the downtown and the City. Downtown will be thegathering place for people of all backgrounds and enableseveryone to be at home.

...FOSTERS EQUITY & OPPORTUNITY

IMPACTThe Opportunity Index is a rating of a City based on acomprehensive list of measures intended to determinethe ability for an individual to improve their quality oflife based on a scale of 1-10. The lower the scale, the

less likely one is to be have access to services andneeds that will help improve their quality of life. (http://opportunityindex.org/about/)

BASELINEWasatch Choice for 2040 established an opportunityindex for the census tracts in Salt Lake City as part ofthe federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Sustainable Communities Grant in 2012. This datashows that downtown has an Opportunity Index of 4.9,which means that an individual is less likely to be able

to improve their quality of life. In 2013, Salt Lake Countyreceived a C+ (50.07/100) from the Opportunity Index.

TARGETSThe desired trend is to see an increase in theOpportunity Index score for the downtown area.

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Promote and recognize the culturally andhistorically important hubs of ethnic and

cultural groups, such as the Greek andJapanese Communities or the campusof the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay by fostering the creation of districtsthat focus on the history of the places,their unique architecture and physicalsetting and supporting a framework forethnic and cultural expression to beincorporated into the built environment.

Explore opportunities to collaborate withNative American, Hispanic and other

ethnic groups to identify sites and tell thestory of their continued presence in thecommunity.

Recognize Downtown Salt Lake asthe cultural center of Utah and theIntermountain West by upgrading andincreasing space for cultural activities.

Recognize Downtown Salt Lake as thecultural center of the LGBTQ communityin Utah and celebrate it through public artand events.

Promote uniqueness of culture throughrefugee services, cultural events, andsupportive business opportunities.

Work with refugee and immigrant serviceproviders to locate in downtown neartransit and bicycle facilities.

Improve and expand recreation andeducation facilities to support residents of

all ages in a growing community. Improve and increase childcare facilities

to support families with children livingdowntown. Encourage childcare facilitiesin locations that will ease pick-up anddrop-off for parents, particularly alongTRAX and commercial corridors andareas of high employment.

Enable aging-in-place through housingand service programs.

Work with homeless service providers

to locate facilities in Downtown locationsthat are easily accessible with a design

layout that addresses impacts created bythe use.

businesses.

A culturally inclusive neighborhood

that celebrates diversity and historyof our city and state.

A downtown diverse in age, gender,

ethnicity, ability, household size, andsocioeconomic background.

A diverse mix of successful ethnic

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...IS CONNECTED

Downtown is the most easily accessible location in the region.

makes transit convenient and world-class, biking safe andfriendly, and offers a reasonable transportation experience.Transportation options that serve downtown connect people

whether it is longer trips into the City from the suburbs,shorter trips from City neighborhoods, or circulating within thedowntown area.

IMPACTConnectivity is one of the most important factors thatimpacts downtown. Improving how people get to andfrom and move within downtown is necessary for thisplan to be successful. Monitoring how people arrive,by foot, bicycle, transit or car helps us determine if weare decreasing our reliance on the private automobile.Locating housing and jobs so they are within a 10minute walk of light rail, street car or high frequency busprovides choice.

BASELINECurrently, 59% of all trips are by car, 6% by transit6% by bicycle 28% by walking (according to the 2012Household Travel Survey).

Approximately 84% of the total land area in downtownis within 1/4 mile of transit. Almost all of the GranaryDistrict is more than 1/4 mile from a bus or transit stop,with most of the housing and jobs in the neighborhoodoutside walking distance to transit.

TARGETSThe desired trend is to see more people walking, biking,or using transit. The long term jobs-housing goal is tohave every downtown resident and worker within a 1/4mile of a light rail, street car or bus route with 15 minuteservice or less.

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Encourage development of TransitOriented Development (TOD) through

form-based codes and allowed increaseddensity within a 10-minute walk of TRAX,streetcar and high frequency bus routes.

Work with UTA to implement adowntown circulator that improves localtransportation through the downtown.

Continue reduced-cost transit passprogram (Hive Pass) for Salt Lake Cityresidents.

Work with other agencies to improveaccess to transit for City residents.

commuters. Improve the last mile transit connections

to encourage ridership. Work with UTA to ensure downtown

remains the center of the regional transitsystem.

Develop more bike friendly roads andparks.

Create safe options for biking withchildren to and around downtown. Consider timing lights to balance

pedestrian, bike and car travel times andspeeds.

Work with the Downtown Alliance to growthe bike-share program.

Consider access to park, open spacesand recreation when planning alternativetransportation routes.

Improve the last mile transit connections

to encourage ridership. Work with UDOT to design urban arterialsthat work for Salt Lake City.

Provide a direct transit connectionbetween Central Station and the

University of Utah. Work with UTA to improve transit access

between downtown and other majordestinations in the City.

With development of the new airportterminals, parking, and associatedfacilities, work with the Airport to improveaccess between downtown and theairport.

Examine parking policy to determine theright balance of supply and demand.

Update zoning regulations to locatesurface parking lots in appropriatelocations.

Update zoning regulations to requireparking structures to be wrapped bybuildings instead of having frontage onpublic streets.

Double transit ridership by 2020 and

double it again by 2040.

More evenly-balanced mode share. Improved transit connections

to major job, neighborhood,and activity centers (i.e. Airport,University of Utah, Sugar HouseBusiness District, State Capitol).

A simple public parking system

that balances the citys role asthe economic center of the Statesupports small and large retailers,and supports the restaurant, culturaland night life of the city.


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A welcoming place is a safe and healthy place. Communitysafety is supported by a social environment that isactive, educated, playful, and maintained. Downtownsneighborhoods will celebrate their heritage and uniquenessand promote healthy lifestyles in an urban setting.

...IS WELCOMING & SAFE

IMPACTSafety is best determined by how safe people feel. In thecase of measuring that feeling of safety, the DowntownCommunity Plan utilizes crime statistics and the numberof automobile collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.

BASELINEThe Salt Lake City Police Department tracks crime inthe entire City. In 2013, a total of 14,881 crimes weredocumented in Council District 4, which includes mostof the downtown area. This is about 37% of all crime inthe City.

The Transportation Division is undergoing an extensiveprocess to establish a baseline for measuring collisionsinvolving pedestrians and cyclists. This process shouldbe completed in 2014.

TARGETSThe desire of the City is to make downtown welcomingand safe for everyone. Therefore, a decline in crimeand a decline in the number of collisions involvingpedestrians and cyclists indicates whether safety relatedprograms and actions are working.


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A downtown that celebrates its relationship with natureconnects people to the wonders of the Wasatch region andthe beauty it offers, the changing seasons, and outdooradventure.

IMPACTMeasuring the amount of park and plaza spacesdowntown will help us know if we are reaching ourgoals. Tracking the number of days that air quality isconsidered unsafe can give us a quick indication of ourefforts to improve the quality of air we breath.

BASELINEThe chart at right compares the percentage of landdedicated to parks. Downtown has about the same % asthe rest of the City.

Ozone and particulate pollution (daily and annual)are two key measures of air quality. According to theAmerican Lung Association, our region receives an Fgrade for ozone and 24 hour particulate pollution andreceives a pass for annual particle pollution. In 2012

there were: 21 days where ozone was considered unhealthy

for sensitive populations (orange) and zero dayswhere ozone was considered unhealthy (red) orvery unhealthy (purple).

26 orange, 9 red and 0 purple 24 hour particlepollution days.

TARGETSThe desired trend is to increase the amount of parkspace and open space available to downtown residents.

Improving air quality is a major focus of the City.

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A green framework plan that guides Parks within a mile of all homes to A linear park system downtown An interesting skyline that

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Consider our local climate and needs ofa downtown population when considering

parks and open spaces in an urbanenvironment. Consider adding play facilities, kinetic

play and mobile play facilities that are

environment.

the different tools available to fund thecreation, maintenance and programmingof urban parks.

Consider activating public parks byremoving barriers to holding public eventsin parks, such as allowing food trucks atconcerts, fairs, etc.

Consider the use of plant species that areappropriate in an urban environment andcan handle Salt Lake Citys climate.

Establish places for active recreationthroughout downtown.

Increase opportunities for residents togrow and access healthy foods close-to-home.

Explore opportunities for new pocketparks in underserved areas throughoutdowntown.

Require a certain amount of open spacein all new residential development.

Investigate the feasibility of creating linear

volumes as an incremental step to build aDowntown Green Loop. Explore options for a trail system from

Memory Grove to the Jordan Riverthrough downtown that connects to thelarger trail system in the region.

Continue expansion of the 500 West parkblocks to the south.

Shape building height allowances tomaintain views to key landmarks and

peaks of the Wasatch Front. Identify key public viewing axes andmake them publicly accessible.

Develop a skyline shaping strategythrough zoning with the intent of addingvariety in heights and shape to theskyline, not just buildings that are thesame size and shape.

development of parks, plazas,urban forestry, green infrastructure,stormwater, productive landscapes,community gardens, green roofs,and urban design.

serve existing and future downtownresidents. that connects major parks andopen spaces through and acrossdowntown.

complements the natural setting ofthe Wasatch Front.

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Address air quality concerns through amulti-approach process that addressestransportation, building form andcondition, and industry contributions.

Address poor air quality downtown byincentivizing building energy audits andupgrades.

Incentivize green roofs. Work with the State to allow for more

local control of air quality issues.

Consider a water management programto capture and reuse stormwater forirrigation purposes.

Encourage the continued daylighting ofCity Creek to link the mountains with theJordan River through downtown.

Create a variety of planting areas forstreet trees, including parkstrips, plantingboxes and tree wells that are appropriatefor the desired size of trees.

Maintain the existing urban forest in thedowntown.

Discourage the removal of large healthytrees when property is redeveloped.

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A persons sense of place is derived from their physicaland emotional experience downtown. Our setting along theWasatch Front and our distinctive history lend character andbeauty to a downtown that honors the past, praises qualitydesign and craft, and shares a cohesive aesthetic contributingto a bold and powerful image.

IMPACTTo help us gauge downtowns beauty, we recognizehistoric and character contributing buildings, such asthose buildings that are Landmark Sites, those thatcontribute to the character of a Historic District or thatwere built before 1940, as primary factors. The Plan also

focuses on removing those things that the communityconsiders unsightly, for example, billboards and above-ground electrical power lines. Tracking the number ofbillboards in the City helps us, at the very minimum,measure our success at minimizing the impact ofbillboards.

BASELINEIn 2013, there were 80 Landmark Sites, 25 contributingbuildings in historic districts and 555 buildings built in orprior to 1940 in the downtown area.

There are 34 billboards in downtown.

TARGETSThe desired trend is to see the number of designatedindividual structures and contributing buildings increaseas other existing buildings are either listed as LandmarkSites or new historic districts are created. The goal isto not see the number of buildings built prior to 1940decrease, although some older buildings may not havedistinctive character.

The goal is to see no net increase in billboardsdowntown, with a desired trend of reducing the totalnumber of billboards as billboards are consolidated andremoved.

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Investigate feasibility of local and nationalhistoric districts throughout downtown.

Initiate building evaluation of olderbuildings prior to demolition.

Prioritize development of vacant orunderutilitized sites over sites with viablebuilding structures.

Investigate the creation of local incentivesto encourage preservation of historic andcharacter contributing buildings.

Modify zoning regulations to removebarriers so that development that helpsimplement the Downtown CommunityPlan is easier to realize.

Establish a policy on billboards withthe end goal of eliminating billboardsdowntown.

Prohibit sky bridges downtown. Work with UTA to incorporate a high level

of design into transit infrastructure.

Establish a street tree canopy that coversat least 10% of the right-of-way within tenyears.

Develop a tree planting program forthe downtown that has urban qualities,but encourages tree health. Streettrees should be uniform (by street) andcontinuous along all primary streetsthrough downtown.

Discourage the removal of healthy shadetrees that are in public spaces.

Develop tree well standards that provideadequate space and soil structure for thesetting in which the trees are planted.

Develop a design review process

threshold to trigger design review may bebased on building size, civic projects suchas parks, civic centers, cultural facilities,or projects with special urban design

Incorporate design standards into allzoning districts downtown.

historic and character-contributingbuildings throughout downtown. core. effectively shade the public realmand reduce urban heat island effect. practices.

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Work with the community to developbuilding design standards that relate tothe geographic districts downtown.

Modify sign regulations to promotepedestrian oriented signs.

Support the creation of business districtswhere residents, businesses and propertyowners wish to improve neighborhoodaesthetics with landscaping, streetfurniture, signs, and other elements withinthe public right of way.

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bridges.

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make major changes to the downtown. The Key Movesoutlined here are things that will help realize the Visionfor downtown and contribute to the Citys overallaspirations outlined in Plan Salt Lake.

The Key Moves are important because they often setthe standard for other development and programmaticelements in the downtown. They have the ability to spurnew development, attract more people or change how

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A streetcar is a neighborhood-serving transit service

speeds, makes frequent stops, and uses smaller,single-car vehicles. The Downtown Streetcar will providesupplemental service within downtown. The proposedroute will be a local transit circulator, linking CentralNinth, the Granary, Grand Boulevards, Depot, Broadway,Salt Palace, and the Central Business districts. The2008 Downtown In Motion Planrecommend that the Cityand UTA build streetcar line(s) to neighborhoods wherehigh density development is planned (recommendation4h on page 22 of Downtown in Motion).

11% of all Salt Lake City trips are made within thedowntown area (2012 Household Travel Survey).

100 South offers the highest ridership numbersand better bicycle integration.

With existing densities and zoning already

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The connection through downtown to theUniversity of Utah has very high levels of transitdemand that are not being met by the existingsystem.

The Granary district has the most potential forredevelopment growth in the streetcar study area.

The public favors a 900 South alignment for thestreetcar because it has great TRAX connectionsand supports the 9Line.

This area has more trips than anywhere elsein the region and the share of trips on transit isforecast to increase to 13% by 2040.

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Gateway Commons Park will provide an opportunity

a critical need for park space along the west side of

downtown. The park will be a major resource for theDepot District. Potential programming ideas includea skate park, unique lighting under I-15, running andcycling trails, and optimal plantings to address air qualityalong the highways edge.

Consideration should be given to programming, suchas trails, events, and playgrounds, during the design ofthe park. The park should pay homage to the industrialnature of the area, reusing materials and features for art,climbing walls, paving materials. It may be necessary to

include limited development opportunities for education,

regularly use the park for legitimate activities.

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activate the large park with suitable activities. Funding

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The Central Business District (CBD) will continue to be

the City, and arts and cultural institutions. As a growingresidential community, the CBD will be home to those seekingthe ultimate urban experience that Utah has to offer. Denseapartment and condo-style living in a variety of unit types andsizes will be supported by local serving retail and communityservices within walking distance. The CBD will maintain

a launching point for business, sight-seeing and recreation.Over time, the CBD will expand to the south and west. Eachstreet in the CBD will have its own unique character and form:

200 East - a linear parkway that marks the transition toa lower scale, more urban residential neighborhood tothe east

State Street - the commercial and institutional spinecharacterized by tall buildings, corporate headquarters

Main Street - the premier shopping street andhistoric heart of Salt Lake City, a unique pedestrian

paving on the sidewalks, and sidewalks that are notinterrupted by driveways

West Temple - a secondary commercial streetpunctuated with high-density residential

South Temple - a prominent view corridor from eastto west that is not broken up by pedestrian bridges,

100 South - a secondary view corridor, terminating at

the Salt Palace 200 South - a primary transit corridor with streetcarand bus service that connects the CBD to adjacentneighborhoods and destinations

by numerous restaurants, galleries, shops, andentertainment

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The Broadway District is the center of the citys entertainmentdistrict, with a mix of restaurants, clubs, and theaters. It isanimated by its dynamic street life, which is active late intothe evening. Artist workspace and housing, entertainmentvenues, older warehouse buildings, and small, localbusinesses lend the district its unique character. PioneerPark is an important open space in the area and home tothe Downtown Farmers Market and Twilight Concert Series.

Building scale varies, matching the CBD on the east end witha transition to a scale that starts at one-half of the width of thestreet and respects the historic warehouse buildings to thewest and residential in East Downtown. Land uses are mixedboth horizontally and vertically whenever possible.

Mid-block streets are activated by a new model of densehousing that steps back above three stories, allowing sunlightto penetrate to the smaller streets and walkways. Somestreets, like Pierpont, are more commercial in nature and hostto bars, restaurants, and shops. Pedestrians have choices:

interesting walkways lead through the blocks or bustlingmain streets with wide sidewalks and retail experiences.The Broadway District is a place of discovery where uniqueexperiences can be found around every corner.

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The Salt Palace District welcomes and hosts downtown svisitors graciously. Active streetfronts cater to our guestsevery need, drawing them from their convention and tradeactivities to the doors of lodging, shops, theaters, restaurants,and venues that are unique to Utah. The new conventioncenter hotel is always a buzz of activity for visitors andUtahns seeking high-style hospitality. The Salt PalaceDistrict offers artistic entertainment opportunities, where

both locals and visitors make downtown a neighborhoodand a destination. It is well-connected to adjacent districts inthe downtown and other neighborhoods in the city, offeringpeople opportunity to explore the city in a grand manner.

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downtown that is interesting and invokes a sense of discovery. Enable street performers. Partner with Salt Lake County to ensure the long term viability of convention space at the

Salt Palace.

Require a minimum interior display zone of 2'6" and site lines into the tenant area forretail frontages to encourage visual transparency from sidewalk into stores and viceversa.

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Establish a year-round farmer's market. Explore potential locations for a major sports venue with good transit connections. Develop a skateboard park along the eastern edge of I-15.

Utilize interior streets and walkways for townhouse development to activate interior ofblocks while keeping main streets commercial.

Encourage development of/Create incentives for housing for families with children,

developments and close to open space, schools, childcare centers, community facilities

and other amenities designed for children; and smaller suites should be in towers and/orin spaces above busy commercial areas.

Utilize interior streets and walkways for townhouse development to activate interior ofblocks while keeping main streets commercial.

Address barriers (I-15, railroad tracks, bridges, etc.) between Guadalupe, West Salt Lakeand downtown through public realm, transit, and development improvements.

Extend the Red Line along 400 S directly to Central Station from the University of Utah.

Encourage development of small neighborhood service nodes. Consider economic development tools for small neighborhood retail (i.e. coffee shops,

book stores, bodegas, small grocery stores). Establish new dog park facilities in key locations near housing. Address barriers to walking routes, such as through public buildings like the Rio Grande

Depot.

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Extend airport line operating hours for early morning and evening travelers. Establish downtown as a dog-friendly neighborhood with housing that allows pets and

dog-oriented amenities in the public realm to increase pedestrian activity downtownthroughout the day and night.

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Investigate burying powerlines along major streets and corridors, particularly at entrancesto the downtown.

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The Redevelopment Agency owns 9.63 acres betweenthe historic Rio Grande Depot and the IntermodalHub. The redevelopment strategy for this property andadjacent properties creates a festival street along 300South (see section at right) and space for a year-roundfarmers market. With Frontrunner, TRAX, Greyhoundand added connectivity to downtown via the future

streetcar, the Hub Implementation Strategy is a truetransit oriented development. The key concepts of thestrategy include:

Increased use of Frontrunner to and from the area

Smaller blocks bounded by new streets andwalkways

Reduced street widths Preserved older buildings where possible Employment-based transit-oriented development

Unique paving, lighting, planting, and other designelements

New pocket parks and plazas Reimagined park blocks along 500 West as

usable linear park space.

The plan (next page) represents how this area mightdevelop in the future. While the details may change, the

should extend to North Temple, where this type ofdevelopment is already occurring and south to 500

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Programming of the Rio Grande Depot building hasbeen explored by the Downtown Alliance as a possiblelocation for a year-round farmers market. It was usedfor a monthly winter market in 2014. The Hub area is anideal location for a year-round market as it is a naturalextension of the Pioneer Park Farmers Market. 300 South is proposed as a festival street between 500 West and 600 West. The right-of-way has been narrowed to 85 feet,

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Temple Square provokes an image of the city like no other. Itis home to a major, international religion that draws worldwide

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is home to a major, international religion that draws worldwideattention. The historic character, spiritual context and openlandscapes create a unique setting that sits in contrast to theCentral Business District.

Redevelopment of surface parking lots and otherunderutilitized land into an expanded ecclesiastical,

educational, and support services campus reinforces TempleSquares legacy downtown. Temple Square continues to actas a buffer between the commercial activities downtown andthe residential neighborhoods of Capitol Hill, Marmaladeand the Avenues to the north and east. Continuation of theeast-west mid-block connection from 1st Avenue to 400West is a key organizing feature of the district and providespermeability and access through the open spaces. Theongoing efforts to recognize the importance of City Creek(originally called Napopah by the Utes) is continued as itweaves from Memory Grove, along North Temple and throughthe Temple Square District on its way west through the Depotand Euclid neighborhoods.

The Salt Lake Temple is one of the iconic buildings in theCity. Building heights should be limited west of the Templeto maintain the view of the building so it remains an integralpiece of the Citys skyline.

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Establish a research campus, possibly in association with a major university or majoremployer.

Support maintaining the campus of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as aunique setting and destination in the downtown.

Investigate feasibility of daylighting City Creek, even if it is a physical representation ofthe creek.

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Streets and 200 and 300 West Streets. It is currently asurface parking lot. The City supports the developmentof the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintsinstitutional campus, including buildout of the LDSBusiness College and any associated student housing.An increase in resident population will enhance thesocial vitality and security of the entire district andthe surrounding districts. The addition of commercialspaces, restaurants and dynamic student life on Northand South Temple will activate the district, creatinga vibrant corridor that thrives as a rich, 24/7 urbanenvironment. N TEMPLE

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The Grand Boulevards District is a major point of arrivalto the downtown and is suitably designed to welcome andexcite visitors Its panoramic views of the city skyline with

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excite visitors. Its panoramic views of the city skyline withthe backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains is well-framed bymid-rise buildings, large street trees, and iconic lighting. TheBoulevards are designed to slow vehicles as they exit I-15,allowing people to safely cross streets. Unsightly elements,such as large power lines and billboards, are relocated,consolidated or enhanced to improve views of the mountainsto the east and the skyline of the Central Business District.

The redevelopment opportunities in this district includemid-rise buildings that shape the street edge and provideresidential, innovation and research development, and

pattern. As an innovation district, the Grand BoulevardsDistrict fosters collaboration and entrepreneurship in theknowledge-based economy. A diverse range of companies

for the production of new ideas, new services, and new

products. The creation of a public innovation center providesthe social capacity for new ideas, while the proximity totraditional economic infrastructure in the Central Business

urban research park similar in form to University Park andTechnology Square in Cambridge, MA and Mission Bay inSan Francisco, CA.

Transit options are easily accessed via TRAX and theDowntown Streetcar. Partnerships with local universities linkresearch and workforce development in a central location,

celebrating Downtown Salt Lake as a national powerhousefor launching new businesses.

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Utilize interior streets and walkways for townhouse development to activate interiors ofblocks while keeping main streets commercial.

neighborhood areas, in ground-oriented or low-rise dense developments and closeto open space, schools, childcare centers, community facilities and other amenitiesdesigned for children; and smaller suites should be in towers and/or in spaces abovebusy commercial areas.

Explore potential locations for a major sports venue with good transit connections.

Establish a business incubator focused on science and technology as part of aninnovation district.

Establish a research campus in association with a major university or major employer.

Develop a theme monument or landmark within the Boulevard District.

Incorporate public art to ensure these areas are welcoming and truly grand. Extend airport line operating hours for early morning and evening travelers.

Commit to burying powerlines along major streets and corridors, particularly at entrancesto the downtown.

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and 600 South as grand entries to and from downtownis the primary objective of this project. Burying theelectrical transmission and distribution lines on 600South is critical to the success of the project, as wellas, addressing the billboards located along eachcorridor. The Grand Boulevards Corridor Plan outlinesthe preferred strategies for this project in greater detail.

in Downtown Rising, a vision plan prepared by theSalt Lake Chamber of Commerce and the DowntownAlliance. This project represents an enormousopportunity to create a memorable and inspiringexperience for those entering and exiting the capital city.They also have the power to spur redevelopment andeconomic growth in an underdeveloped area. The Cityshould consider establishment of a new RDA project

Important considerations include the function of thestreet, the available space, minimum space to supporttrees, long term maintenance, etc.

The image to the right demonstrates just one of theoptions that might be considered as the concept is

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From the Grand Boulevards Corridor Plan: This section represents the boulevards between 300 West and State Street. The goal

vehicles continuing east to do so uninterrupted within four lanes of travel.

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The Civic Center District is the heart of Salt Lake City publiclife. As a civic campus, its role as a place for citizens toexercise their rights is paramount to daily life and the basis

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for an open, transparent and effective government. The CivicCenter is the heart of the local government, but also a placefor people to gather, rally, protest, socialize, be educated,and entertained. Its outdoor public spaces, particularly onLibrary Square, are re-imagined with daily use in mind andprogrammed for year-round activity and comfort. Continuationof the east-west mid-block connection from WashingtonSquare to 400 East is a key organizing feature of the districtand improves the east-west connections to East Downtown.The Civic Center District is surrounded by a mix of uses andbuffers the neighborhoods to the east and south from thehustle and bustle of th

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